Gods and Goddesses

Krishna

Krishna is one of the most revered Hindu Gods and is the creator of epic Bhagvad Gita.

Hanuman

Hanuman occupies a unique place of reverence in the Hindu pantheon for his exemplary devotion to his Master and his unbelievable acts to serve the cause of his Master.

Durga

In the Hindu spiritual perception, “Shakti” stands for creative feminine force which appeared in various forms in different period of time. She showered kindness in the incarnation of Annapurna and exhibited fearlessness in the warrior form of Durga.

Rama

Lord Rama is the seventh avatar of Vishnu. He was born during the Treta Yuga. The great epic Ramayana has been written about the life and great acts of Rama.

Vishnu

Lord Vishnu is one of the supreme trio of Hindu Gods along with Shiva and Brahma. He has come to be considered as the Greatest God, the God of all Gods.

Shiva

Shiva is one of the three supreme Hindu Gods (alongside Vishnu and Brahma). He holds the status of the Destroyer among the trinity).

Ganesha

Ganesha, the Elephant-God, is the son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. He is the first to be worshipped before any major endeavors such as starting a new profession, laying foundation of a building etc.

Lakshmi

Goddess Lakshmi is the Hindu goddess of prosperity, good fortune and beauty. In pictures and sculptures she is depicted as seated or standing on a lotus flower. She is the goddess of Diwali representing good luck and wealth.

Krishna

Krishna is one of the avataars of Vishnu on earth. He is the Hindu god who delivered the Bhagvadgita to Arjuna during Mahabharat and enlightened him to the right path.

Brahma

Brahma, a part of the Trimurti (along with Vishnu and Shiva) is the active creator of the universe. The Mahabharat considers him to be born from an embryo which took shape in Vishnu’s mind.

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